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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,704.16, 4,056.24 and 855.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,704.16, 4,056.24 and 855.12 is: 1,282.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,704.16 : 4,056.24 = 855.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,704.16/4,056.24 = 855.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,704.16x = 4,056.24 × 855.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,704.16x = 3,468,571.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,468,571.95/2,704.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,282.68

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